Rose (Rosa Canina) Extract
The extract of rose petals is anodyne (soothing) and a very gentle astringent. It is good for all types of skin, but more especially for the
dry or sensitive variety. The extract was used in the past as a delicate eyewash for its cooling and calming effect.

Rose (Rosa Centifolia) Flower Oil
An essential oil with the most heavenly aroma, this exquisite and precious oil is another of the most expensive fragrant materials known to man. Described as sensuous, supremely seductive and spiritually sedating,
this fragrant oil will calm, rest and relax.

Rose (Rosa Centifolia) Flower Water
The flowers are steam distilled to produce the essential oil. The steam carries the precious oil from the petals and is then condensed where the oil remains floating on the top of the water. Some of the most delicate components of the rose petals are carried over in the steam, but prefer to reside in the water than in the essential oil. This is the rosewater, which for generations has been highly regarded for its soothing and gentle effect on the most delicate of skins.

Rose (Rosa Canina) Water
This is better recognised by the name rosewater, which is the water that is recovered from the distillation of the essential oil of rose. Most references agree that rosewater is anodyne (soothing) and a very gentle astringent.
It is good for all types of skin, but more especially for the dry or sensitive variety. It is said to be very soothing for the nerves.

Rose Bulgar (Rosa Canina) Oil
It takes four tonnes of the petals to make one litre of the essential oil, so it is little wonder, that this is probably the most expensive essential oil that money can buy. Though the perfumery industry can now produce excellent synthetic copies of rose oil, there is still no substitute for the real thing. In aromatherapy, this oil has been shown scientifically to increase the brain wave activity, in the areas of the brain responsible for concentration and alertness, while decreasing the heart rate. This makes it ideal for the treatment of stress and anger. Avicenna (Abu Ali Sina, who lived from 980 to 1037 AD) stated "Rose oil increases the might of the brain and quickness of the mind". It is good to see that science has proved him right.

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Capitatum) Oil
There are three main essential oils of geranium, namely P. fragrans, which has a pine-nutmeg aroma, P. odoratissimum, which has an apple scent and P. capitatum, which has the scent of roses. In aromatherapy, it is considered both sedative and uplifting, so is much favoured in the treatment of anxiety states. In skin care it is considered gently antiseptic, cleansing, refreshing and a gentle tonic. It is ideal for sluggish, congested or oily skin and is said to improve the circulation of poor complexions.
It has also been used for eczema, dermatitis, oedema and dry skin conditions in massage preparations.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Oil
The essential oil is an antiseptic and has many references in the literature to this effect. When used in massage, it has a stimulating effect on the circulation and can be used to good effect in cases of weariness and tired aching muscles. Rosemary has been recommended for the treatment of acne, dandruff and for soothing eczema and other skin irritations. It is said to help the memory and is associated with remembrance, when it would be left by the graveside. It is also used to relieve headaches and was mentioned by the 13th century herbalists the Physicians of Myddvai.

Rosewood (Aniba Rosaedora) Oil
Rosewood or Bois de Rose does not come from roses, but from the cayenne Rosewood tree, which grows in the Amazon region and French Guiana. Literature does not give any references to its use in skin care, though it is a valued essential oil in aromatherapy and is used for its relaxing properties, since it is felt to have a steadying and balancing effect on the nerves.